Q. Introduce yourself and tell us about your passions and also some of your personal accomplishments that you are most proud of. Hi, we're the Zackhams - Justin, Katherine, Finn and Cole. We're currently traveling the world, home/worldschooling, and living our Bucket List Life as a family. Justin went to film school at NYU and has since written the screenplays for the hit film "The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman; … [Read more...]
The Power of the Kitchen Table, Foodgasmic Conversations by Nick + Kim
This is a story of family, food and great conversation, complemented with recipes that have been handed down from the generations by the author's immediate family or their friends. Connecting memories to these recipes Kim and Nick take turns sharing individual stories. As we read through each story, we can vividly hear Kim and Nick speaking (authors note: we personally know both Kim and Nick); their passion for food, family and friends is as real … [Read more...]
Lombrives Cave – April 2019
This is Europe's largest and longest open to the public cave system (a fact validated by the Guinness Book of World Records). The cave itself is located on the side of a small road with a non descript sign - it is easy to miss. Address: 09400 Ussat - across the road that runs parallel in this area to the L'Ariege River - about 90km from Toulouse and 50 km from the country of Andorra. A number of tours are offered each day - our visit coincided … [Read more...]
Why skiing in Turkey is an Awesome Experience
“One-third of the world’s population lives within a 4-hour flight from here. That’s why we call it the nearest ski resort in the world.” The winds of change are finally drifting across Turkey. The country is not exactly the first place that comes to mind when we think of skiing. Less than 1% of the country participates, and its international reputation for the winter sport is non-existent. But that may change if Yucel Ikiler has his way. He … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Visit Medellin
Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me … [Read more...]
6 Rules of Dealing with Injury and Illness Abroad
When you go off on a trip, you think more about the good stuff that might happen and less about the bad stuff. However, accidents and illnesses can occur at all times – and it does not care whether you are on a vacation or not. This is even more troublesome if you are abroad in an unfamiliar country, one that is far more costly than where you came from. Plus, there’s a high chance that you won’t even be treated – simply because you don’t have … [Read more...]
11 Things About Everest Base Camp that will Amaze you
Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular and adventurous trekking destinations in Nepal. This trek will take you to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Following the footprints of Tenzing Norway Sherpa and Edmund Hilary, the first ones to climb the Mount Everest is itself a matter of gratitude. Trekking along the waterfalls, Buddhist Monasteries, and Sherpa Communities will make your journey to the Everest Base Camp … [Read more...]
The Faroe Islands Declare a Weekend of TLC: ‘Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism’
Nordic nation restricts tourists for one weekend in April and invites 100 visitors to join locals in caring for their 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic New York, NY -- March 2019 -- The pristine Faroe Islands – a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway – welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year, attracted by the country's dramatic scenery, including rugged cliffs, sea caves, … [Read more...]
The California “Poppypalooza”
“It’s everywhere,” he whispers to himself as he finally puts down his tablet and looks out the car window. For once, nature has won over my son’s attention. He puts the electronics aside and sweeps his gaze across the rolling hills surrounding Lake Elsinore. Expansive blankets of orange and yellow paint the otherwise green hills and canyons, with blotches of purple and white laced in between. After months of drenching winter rains, southern … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of Turkey’s hair transplant industry
Nearly 5000 patients from around the world cross seas and borders every month to seek hair restoration treatments in the Eurasian city. Istanbul has excelled in the field to gain the title of the world's hair transplant capital. An achievement that does not fall short of extraordinary. However, there is not much that the public knows about the how's and the why's, and that is precisely what we will address today. Read along to learn the key … [Read more...]
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